Laboratorio Kitchen

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1. OT

   OpenTable Diner

   New York City

   1 review

   3.0

   1 review

   Dined 2 days ago

   1. Overall 3
   2. Food 4
   3. Service 1
   4. Ambience 2

   We have been to this restaurant many times and it used to be our favorite place combining good food and service. There is a new hostess since a few months ago and our experience has been horrible every time we go in. She is now also a manager as we were told by the waiting staff when we asked to talk to the manager. We always make reservations and we used to get seated very close to reservation time. Since the hostess change our shortest wait time has been 20 minutes and as long as 45 minutes. Also, the last two times we had reservations and after waiting 20-30 minutes, we were seated at the very first table directly across from the front door. We had to keep our sweaters on and my wife also wrapped her shawl around her to keep warm. We complained to the hostess to get our table changed and she only smiled at me and left. Groups were waiting for over 40 minutes to be seated and due to the location of our table, they were right on top of us. As a guest tried to put on her jacket, her coat sleeve touched our appetizer plate. The hostess would disappear in the back for long to avoid unhappy customers waiting for their tables. I hope the owner would make appropriate changes to better service customers as we do like the food and waiting staff are generally very good.
   

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   Victor

   New York City

   9 reviews

   5.0

   9 reviews

   Dined 3 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   We love this place, the only thing I would add is noise canceling tiles on the ceiling. The noise level can get uncomfortable and it becomes difficult to have a conversation without yelling. Viscous cycle.
   

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   Todd James

   New York City

   4 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined 6 days ago

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Dining at Laboratorio is always a wonderful experience. The food, service, and ambiance are top-notch. It is highly recommended.
   

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   Diane

   New York City

   32 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   32 reviews

   Dined on November 24, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   Best restaurant in Montclair! A favorite of ours for years!
   

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   ROBIN

   New York City

   1027 reviews

   5.0

   1027 reviews

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We always look forward to dining at LK, for the shrimp arrabiata and Caesar salad special. A favorite is their pasta dish with sausage and broccoli rabe in a vodka sauce. Very tangy and spicy dish which we love. The lemon sole special with string beans and spinach was light and tasty. I tried something new this visit because every time I dine at LK I always get the scallops with cauliflower puree and chive aioli, to die for, especially with blackened scallops. Great evening, worth the drive.
   

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   lauren

   Washington DC

   1 review

   2.0

   1 review

   Dined on November 23, 2024

   1. Overall 2
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 2
   4. Ambience 5

   I’ve been to this restaurant numerous times! I loveeee their food. Today I was so disappointed on how we were rushed out our table because they had a big party coming in. I was brought the check didn’t ask if we wanted anything else then told to please get up because they had a big party coming in. I went to meet up a friend for a birthday dinner and we couldn’t even catch up. I love this resturant put probably the last time I will visit in a while.
   

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   Steve

   New Jersey

   4 reviews

   5.0

   4 reviews

   Dined on November 22, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   As usual, Laboratorio kitchen did not disappoint. The Sole was perfectly cooked and served hot over spinach and haricot verts…. And it was delicious. The appy’s and desserts were fresh and delicately prepared. Lastly, service was on point. Another great dinner experience, Bravo Laboratorio Kitchen.
   

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   Steven

   New Jersey

   110 reviews

   vip
   5.0

   110 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 5

   We had a wonderful dinner. Linguine carbonara and parpadall with duck was the best
   

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   Anne

   New York City

   15 reviews

   5.0

   15 reviews

   Dined on November 17, 2024

   1. Overall 5
   2. Food 5
   3. Service 5
   4. Ambience 4

   Food is fantastic. Service was excellent. it is a little 'brisk' feeling as the table spaces are a little tight and it is hustling and bustling but its a great place and you'll love the food. It may not be the soothing romantic place - probably best for meeting up with friends or established couple!
   

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    stuart

    New York City

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on November 15, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5

    Excellent overall prompt but not rushed service excellent food and good value. We definitely recommend this restaurant.
    

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